As shopping online is more and more popular nowadays, the debate on whether purchasing things through the internet is beneficial or not has been heated. As for as I am concerned, the advantages can overtake the drawbacks. 
To begin
 with, online shopping can provide various choices to consumers. As the regional limitation is eliminated once Linking Words
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, citizens do not need to fly to certain countries for buying  unique items but can select the imported goods on the net. Linking Words
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, online shopping gives customers the opportunity to compare products and choose the best which enriches their lives and results in a higher living standard. 
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, the products may not be reliable on the internet. In order to make higher profits, sellers will exaggerate the pros and hide the cons of Linking Words
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 find out that the items they received are not the same as they expected. 
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 may buy the wrong goods online due to  fake information, it can be possibly prevented by checking the comments and reputation of the firm. Use synonyms
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